Surrogate Mother — Support for Genetic Parents
Surrogacy is a unique method of assisted reproductive medicine that allows couples with specific medical or social challenges to become parents. A surrogate mother carries a child for genetic parents, helping them fulfill their dream of having a complete family. This method combines medical science, psychological support, and legal protection to ensure the process is safe and comfortable for all participants.
Who is a Surrogate Mother?
A surrogate mother (also referred to as a surrogate) is a woman who carries a child for other people, either voluntarily or for financial compensation. She may be someone familiar to the biological parents or have no prior connection with them. In some cases, a relative of the couple suffering from infertility may act as the surrogate.
It is important to note that a woman cannot simultaneously serve as an egg donor and carry a child conceived from her own eggs. The absence of a direct genetic link to the baby is crucial, as having one can make it emotionally harder for the surrogate mother to hand over the child to the biological parents.
The Role of a Surrogate Mother
A surrogate mother performs an essential function: she ensures the safe and healthy gestation of the child for the genetic parents. Her involvement is necessary when a woman cannot carry a pregnancy for medical reasons or when the intended parents are same-sex couples or single men.
Key Responsibilities of a Surrogate Mother:
Carrying a healthy baby under the supervision of medical specialists.
Following all medical recommendations for the successful progression of the pregnancy.
Maintaining open and positive communication with the genetic parents throughout the process.
Who Can Become a Surrogate Mother?
A surrogate mother must meet strict medical and psychological criteria to ensure the safety and comfort of both herself and the baby.
Main Requirements:
Age between 21 and 42 years.
Having at least one healthy child of her own, born without complications.
Good physical and mental health, confirmed by medical examinations.
Absence of harmful habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption, or drug use.
Willingness to comply with all legal and medical agreements.
Medical Stages of Surrogacy
The surrogacy process involves several sequential stages, each carefully monitored by medical professionals.
Main Stages:
Medical Examination of the Surrogate Mother: Includes blood tests, hormonal assessments, ultrasounds, and screenings for infections.
Preparation of the Body: Hormonal therapy to synchronize the surrogate’s cycle with the genetic parents or egg donor.
Embryo Transfer: The transfer of an embryo created from the genetic material of the parents into the surrogate’s uterus.
Pregnancy Monitoring: Regular visits to the doctor, ultrasounds, tests, and monitoring of the surrogate mother’s and baby’s health.
Delivery and Handover of the Baby: After successful gestation, the baby is handed over to the genetic parents as per the legal agreement.
Legal Protection and Psychological Support
Surrogacy requires clear legal regulation to protect the interests of all participants. The contract between the genetic parents and the surrogate mother includes the following aspects:
Responsibilities of the parties.
Conditions for medical care.
Compensation and financial support.
The legal status of the child after birth.
Psychological support is equally important. Specialists help both the surrogate mother and genetic parents navigate the emotional aspects of the process, ensuring a positive mindset and open communication.
Who Benefits from Surrogacy?
Surrogacy is a solution for the following groups of people:
Women with medical contraindications to pregnancy.
Same-sex couples dreaming of a child.
Single men wishing to become fathers.
Couples who have faced repeated failed IVF attempts.
Success Center: Support at Every Stage
The Success Center offers a full range of services for organizing surrogacy programs. Our specialists support genetic parents and surrogate mothers at every stage — from medical examinations to legal assistance.
We create a safe and comfortable environment where all parties can feel confident, resulting in the birth of a long-awaited child who unites hearts and brings joy to the family.